Healthy Eating Saturday Night

Roman Style Chicken by Giada

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

3 ounces prosciutto, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves

2 tablespoons capers

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Directions

Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

In a heavy, large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, cook the chicken until browned on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.

1/4 cup olive oil

Keeping the same pan over medium heat, add the peppers and prosciutto and cook until the peppers have browned and the prosciutto is crisp, about 5 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes, wine, and herbs. Using a wooden spoon, scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan.

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1/2 cup white wine

Return the chicken to the pan, add the stock, and bring the mixture to a boil.

1/2 cup chicken stock

 Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 to 30 minutes.
If serving immediately, add the capers and the parsley. Stir to combine and serve. If making ahead of time, transfer the chicken and sauce to a storage container, cool, and refrigerate. The next day, reheat the chicken to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the capers and the parsley and serve.

SERVES 6; Calories: 266; Total Fat 13 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 28 grams; Total carbohydrates: 8 grams; Sugar: 4 grams; Fiber 1.5 grams; Cholesterol: 76 milligrams; Sodium: 1,307 milligrams

Southwest Meatloaf

Hello Lovelies.... Since I have gone back to work and MrM has started traveling again, I have been planning my weekly meals on Sundays. Monday night has turned into Meatloaf night, Tuesdays are crockpot days and Wednesday is something left over from the crockpot meal. Thursdays are my night so that means a sub from Publix!

Lately, I have  been stalking Christina's blog so bear with me this week if it seems overly obvious.

So here are my pictures from the Southwest Meatloaf... thanks for the recipe Christina. It was a hit with the fam. They did request a sauce to go on top next time. I am working on it.

The Ingredients

1 lb. angus ground beef, 96/4 extra lean

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/2 cup frozen corn kernels

1 4 oz. can fire-roasted diced green chiles

1/4 cup skim milk

2 large egg whites

1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground pepper

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1 oz. goat cheese, crumbled

Southwest Meatloaf

IPreheat oven to 350*. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing lightly. Add meat mixture to a greased loaf pan and press down to smooth top. Crumble goat cheese atop loaf. Bake for 55 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165*. Let rest for 20 minutes until slicing. Makes 4 servings.

Sorry I did not get the finished product. The family was hungry! Thanks for the recipe Christina.

And here is my LilMissJ with her makeup and earrings. Wow I am getting too old for this.

Sunday Night Dinner ~ Yummers

My Dear Hubs aka Mr.M. is getting ready to go back to working life on the road. To show him my appreciation for spending time with me all weekend instead of the OTHER woman in his life…. not to worry –it is only the golf course. I am making him a FANTABULOUS dinner.

This morning I made him a wonderful omelet with yogurt parfait, a bagel thin and French press coffee. This should be the only way you should drink coffee.
Now onto Dinner tonight – Seafood and Sausage Pasta.

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First we started with Fresh Shrimp and peeled and deveined them. Then took the hot chicken sausage out of the casing and cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Chopped up all the veggies – Red and Yellow peppers, Shallots, Green onions, Garlic, and lemon. The remaining ingredients included parmesan cheese, linguine pasta, Emeril Essence, olive oil, heavy cream, parsley and my all time FAVORITE and desperately missed side to each meal – dry white wine. Heck – I miss all wine.
Let me tell you a little story about this white wine used into tonight's dinner. On my limited budget before  marrying Mr.M. I would drink Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc because it was affordable and DELISH. On my first trip to Canada with  Mr.M., we had gone to dinner and I was in sticker shock at some of the prices. Here is a prime example:

This is our $35.00 bottle of Monkey Bay. We had to take a picture because I was laughing so hard. Mr.M. did not believe me  that we drank this wine back home for ….wait for it….. $9.99!! I love it. So tonight I got it for us ..err him and our meal.

Mine on the left. Ice Cold Diet Tonic Water with Fresh Squeezed Lime and Mr.M’s on the right. A fine Sauvignon Blanc White Wine. Yes I am a good mommy to be. 
He came home from hockey tonight to a home cooked meal, wine and dessert. He absolutely loved it even with him not being a huge shrimp fan. BoomBoomShaw has been kicking away so the baby must have enjoyed it as well. Have a great evening. I am going to put my feel up and relax while Mr.M. does the dishes.

Build your own Pizza

Mamma Mia We Are Making Pies

Pizza Pies

Chicago's Best Pizza

Our Family is no Lou Malnati's from Chicago. We have had quite a few slices of pizza from this fine establishment. What else are we to do when there is a sleepover for little girls, a pregnant woman and One man??? Make pizzas for dinner of course. Best way I know to satisfy every ones needs and wants and there will be no complaining... well fingers crossed.

Lets get creative. Each one made their pizzas one at a time.

All there is left is the baking. Look at MrM.'s "cross" pie. He thought he was so creative. I am more of an evenly distributed pizza pie. 

It cannot be a sleepover without dessert. I did not completely fall off the  wagon but tricked the kids into a Semi Healthy Dessert option. I cut up fresh peaches, strawberries, oreo cookie pudding, and fat free whip cream. I am a genius -- they loved it and so did I.